Southwestern Astronomy / Space and Music-Themed Decorative Objects and Figurines

This is a Talavera ceramic lizard with a handpainted green background and a Sun & Moon theme in the central part of it, including stars and the dark blue sky. The tail, legs, neck and head are green. It will enhance the landscape of any Southwestern well-designed garden, it can also be used indoors as a home accent. Mexican Talavera ceramic is the result of a mixture of cultures over the time. The Spaniards were influenced by Arabic pottery, they brought it to Mexico and the mixture of cultures gave as result these beautiful art in ceramic. This ceramic lizard is just an example of the exquisite beauty the Mexican craftsmen put on each item they create. It is handcrafted and handpainted, which means that no two lizards are the same! There might be small differences in size, weight and even the paintings. If you want to delight somebody special with an unique handcrafted gift, this is what you are looking for!

• Hand-hammered and mold-cut to perfection
• Handcrafted by Mexico's Finest Artisans
• We include 1" long brown screws in all of our hammered copper switch plates

Working in ceramic, Angel Ceron depicts an Aztec tlapitzcalzin, a priest dedicated to music, song and dance. This drummer wears a bold eagle headdress and pounds a rhythm on a tall huehuetl. "The sound of the most sacred instruments was understood as the voice of the gods," the artisan says.

• Dimension - 13.5" H x 5" W x 4.7" D
• Weight - 2.55
• Color - Multicolor
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Clean with a soft, dry cloth
• Features an aged antique finish
• Mexico

Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim recreates a design from the Baule people of CAte d'Ivoire. "Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears, in celebration and gratitude for God's blessings," the artisan explains. An iron rod displays it on a wood base.

• Dimension - 20.5" H x 11.75" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 3.59
• Color - Blue
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Display stand included
• West Africa

Eric Darko carves the images of a handsome couple from the Hausa tribe, which hails from northern Ghana. Executed with fine detail, these sese wood statuettes celebrate Hausa wedding traditions, in which the bride arrives with a veil covering her face for the husband to unveil. The beat of the drums marks the celebratory mood as bride and groom begin a festive dance.

• Dimension :-23.5" H x 6.5" W x 3" D
• Weight :-8.78 lbs
• Material :-Sese Wood
• Color :-Brown

Khonsu - Egyptian God Of Moon - EgyptianCategory: Egyptian.Made of Cold Cast BronzeMeasures 4.33(L) x 4.33(W) x 11.02(H) Inches,Weighs 2.2lbs

His serious expression shows concern, for he worries about the cosmic catastrophes caused by an eclipse. Angel Ceron depicts a priest from the ancient city of Teotihuacan. It was the priest's responsibility to assist the sun's survival through sacrifices and ritual. The Mexican artisan works in yellow clay from Oaxaca, colored with mineral tints.

• Dimension - 11" H x 12.5" W x 3.1" D
• Weight - 2.29
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Mexico

With its demure gaze and beautiful ornamentation, this mask comes from southern Ghana. Such masks are presented to girls on the last day of puberty rites as a sign of their chastity; they are considered an honor for the entire family. "Usually prospective suitors look on while the girls dance gracefully carrying their mask on their heads," says Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo who carves the piece from African sese wood. It is displayed on an iron stand.

• Dimension - 9.75" H x 9.75" W x 3.5" D
• Weight - 1.67
• Color - Brown
• Display stand included
• West Africa

• Measures 12 Inches Tall, 6.5 Inches In Diameter
• Made of Wood, With A Goatskin Drum Head
• Hand Carved Elephant Design
• Nylon Cord Handle
• A Great Decorative Accent That Also Plays Great Music

A djembe is a rope-tuned goblet drum, originally from West Africa, with a tight skin cover that's played with bare hands. The name, djembe, comes from the saying which roughly translates to everyone gather together in peace, defining the drum's purpose. Hand crafted with playability in mind, this 12 inch tall, 6.5 inch diameter djembe is a version of the traditional drums, and is a portable size for traveling to festivals, back-packing, camping or for your local drum circle. It features a polished mahogany stained finish with an exotic hand-carved elephant design on the foot. The drum is hand-tightened using nylon cord, and additional cord is braided to make a handle. This gorgeous drum looks great as a decorative piece, and is also quite playable, NOTE: Because each djembe is hand-crafted, yours may differ slightly from the one pictured.

Let these accent pieces provide a sense of style to your home atmosphere by displaying them on top of a shelf, countertop, mantel, or an accent table. An artistic display to showcase your personality and enhance the look of any open table top space. Get inspired with this amazing djembe drum decoration which will elevate your furniture and bring unique style inside your entryway, lobby, living room, or bedroom. Designed with felt or rubber stoppers at the base that prevent scratching furniture and table tops, as well as sliding around. This item ships in 1 carton. Please note that this item is for decorative use only. Mahogany sculpture makes a great gift for any occasion. Due to the handmade nature of this item, no two will be alike, there will be slight differences in shape, size, and color. Suitable for indoor use only. This item ships fully assembled in one piece. Leather and hair on hide are natural products, and therefore no two will be alike. There may slight variations in pattern, natural blemishes, colors, and overall aesthetic of the product. Made in Indonesia. This is a single brown colored statue. Eclectic style.